Neurotic Owl

flapping vaguely downward through clouds of uncertainty on wings of existential dread

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Oof.

I swear, I’ve had it in the back of my head to post all day today, but the front of my head has been busy figuring out what these people … Continue reading

September 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

OK, now I know where he lives.

After I said the other day that I wasn’t sure what sort of habitat Neurotic Owl inhabits (habitually), K suggested a house built into a nest.  This pleases me. Of … Continue reading

September 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

I’m better than my brain wants me to be.

September is mental health month/recovery month.  Of course, for some of us — lots of us — every day is about mental health and recovery, or trying to get somewhere … Continue reading

September 10, 2013 · 2 Comments

Makeup by Adobe, of course.

This actually does relate back to that museum trip — there was another really nice exhibit of photo manipulation before Photoshop, starting with novelty and art photographs from the Victorian … Continue reading

September 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Notice how I’m not linking to pictures of the artist’s work? That’s your job.

It’s the teacher in me, I’m afraid, although I’m sure you’ve all seen at least one Claes Oldenburg.  (OK, honestly, it’s just really hard to add pictures I don’t already … Continue reading

August 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

I should illustrate children’s books. Ideally, ones that involve axes.

So I was at my parents’ house, taking advantage of their washing machine and cable and adorable kitties and watching the cooking channel with my dad, because that is a … Continue reading

August 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Does anyone else refer to kneading as ‘making biscuits’?

Seriously, I just heard that phrase this summer, and it’s both charming and baffling.  It’s a lovely bit of imagery, but it seems like a thing you say once — … Continue reading

August 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

200 posts! Good lord.

I couldn’t decide which drawing was fun enough for the 200th post, so here.  Have a ton (of my old favourites)!

July 28, 2013 · 2 Comments

Saturday! I have not time for non-work art right now, so. . . .podcasts anyone?

I listen to a LOT of podcasts.  No, seriously, a ton.  They make me happy when skies are grey and fabrics are blotchy.    If you’re fancy enough to read a … Continue reading

July 20, 2013 · 2 Comments

While I’m shaking things up. . .

  If you’re new around here or (heavens!) don’t read mah thingy everyday, you may be excused for missing the saga of Melanie and Steve.  It all began when I … Continue reading

July 17, 2013 · 2 Comments